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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and
snow in the evening in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area . Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow possibly
mixed with rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 15 to 20.
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
A chance for rain or snow across southern areas of the state late Sat morning and Sat evening the overall trend of models is to keep the bulk of the moisture to our south.
Steady to falling temperatures during the day Saturday
from Sat morning high temperatures for the day Sat could occur earlier in the morning for some areas west and central.
A secondary cold front comes through the area. Some scattered light snow showers will be possible.
Sunday continues breezy conditions and chilly daytime highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Wind chill temperatures Sunday morning will also be bitter for this time of year, ranging from around zero to the mid teens.
Another potent clipper follows on Monday, resulting in another surge of cold air into the region and a chance for light snow and gusty winds. Some snow accumulations will be possible.
Flood updates and water level updates for the …
Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City
James River level through Jamestown.
Water amounts in the snow pack
The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service
https://ndresponse.gov/flood-region
Fire Danger Map for North Dakota
Friday Morning…
Sheyenne River in Valley City
14.7 feet and dropping…
Lake Ashtabula…
1268.04
James River, Jamestown…
13.02
Jamestown Dam…
1437.82
Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says, Stutsman County is making filled sandbags available to all Stutsman County residents. Bags will be distributed on a first come first served basis. The filled sandbags will not be delivered to any locations. Individuals wanting bags will need to arrange to pick up the bags and transport them to the destination.
To arrange for the filled sandbags, during business hours Monday thru Friday, call the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office at 701-251-6200. After hours and weekends call 701-252-9000. The number of filled bags available is limited. When the bags are gone, they are gone.
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is notifying residents that a public information meeting will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center, in the Exchequer Room, 212 3rd Ave NE, Jamestown, ND, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 5:30 PM, concerning water releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams.
City council members will be in attendance at this meeting.
Update..
Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger reports that on Wednesday October 23, at approximately 10:48 p.m., Jamestown Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 1600 11 Ave NE. The victim of the domestic reported that Shawn Teggatz, age 54 of Jamestown, was inside, possibly armed and had threated to harm the victim and himself. Teggatz also had a “No Bond warrant” for his arrest from Burleigh county. When officers attempted to contact Teggatz, he barricaded himself inside and refused to communicate.
Officers evacuated the building and continued to attempt contact over the next several hours. A search warrant was obtained and the James/Valley Special Operations team (J/V SOT) and Crisis Negotiations team (CNT) were called to the scene. After many more attempts to communicate with Teggatz, the J/V SOT forced contact through the exterior of the building. Teggatz resisted arrest, including an unsuccessful attempt to take him into custody using a taser. Officers physically restrained him and were able to take him into custody. Teggatz was examined at the scene by Jamestown Ambulance and later booked at the Stutsman County Correctional Center.
The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City Police Department, Barnes County Sheriff’s Department, James/Valley Crisis Negotiation Team, Jamestown Fire City Department and Jamestown Area Ambulance, during this incident. This incident remains under investigation. Several formal charges are pending review by the Stutsman County State’s Attorney, in addition to the Burleigh county warrants.
During the above incident, Jamestown Police officers also responded to a man with a gun call at the Jamestown Motel at 0247 on 10/24/2019. A male reported that three other men threatened him with a gun at his motel room. Officers responded to that scene and were unable to locate suspects. The incident is still under investigation.
Earlier Thursday about 3:45-a.m. the Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the National Guard shop on Highway 281 North, where a brake fire on a vehicle was reported. Lt. Sheldon Mohr said, the fire was out on arrival.
Valley City (CSi) On Thursday October 24, Cornelious Edward Johnson was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison, by Southeast District Court Judge, Jay Schmitz.
Johnson from Mesa, Arizona,was sentenced on two felony counts of attempted murder and one count of robbery in the November 21 2018 shooting in Valley City.
Johnson had entered guilty pleas to all three felony counts during a change of plea hearing on September 5 this year.
Judge Schmitz gave Johnson credit for 267 days already served, waived all fees and issued no probation order once he’s released from prison.
The shooting victim, Trey William Kamstra, shot once in the upper body continues to make a full recovery.
Johnson fled North Dakota after the shooting.
On January 30 this year, U.S. Marshals arrested him in Maricopa County Arizona.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s attorney general says a Jamestown tourist attraction violated the state’s open meetings law when it failed to post a notice of a special meeting.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the association operating Frontier Village held the meeting in September, notified the county auditor, but never posted it in the newspaper or elsewhere.
Stenehjem says the village association must amend its minutes to “add detailed recollections of any conversations held during the meeting and provide the minutes free to anyone who requests them.”
He says the association must comply in seven days or face mandatory costs and attorney fees if the person requesting the opinion prevails in a civil action.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council on Thursday afternoon, at 2:30-p.m., at City Hall, held a Public Hearing, concerning the request from Eagle Flats Apartments LLC for a tax abatement under N.D.C.C. Section 40-57.1 for a period of fifteen (15) years for the development of a low to moderate income based 1, 2 and 3 bedroom unit building with green space, playground and parking in Downtown Jamestown in the former Eagles Club building. Eagle Flats, involves demolishing the current vacant Eagles building and constructing a multi-story housing unit.
All council members were present.
A presentation was made by Asset Management, with Common Wealth, the developer. A background on the company was given.
He showed a project similar to the one planned for Jamestown.
The Jamestown project is geared to provide affordable housing. The developer has requested to pay $35,000 per year for 15 years rather than the normal property taxes estimated at almost $80,000 per year. The financing aspect of the project was explained in conjunction with the Tax Abatement.
Mayor Heinrich welcomed those from the audience to make comments.
David Kline from the Great Plains Housing Authority in Jamestown spoke in favor of the project, especially three bedrooms housing and accessibility, under ADA guidelines, plus integration of all individuals within the community.
In opposition, to the project, homeowner, Dwight Rasmussen said, his property taxes increase each year, and is opposed to the projects tax abatement, and pay for what the property is worth.
The Public Hearing was adjourned.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees, met Thursday at 4-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE:
An update was given by Jamestown City Fire Department, Chief, Jim Reuther about the Fire Department’s State ladder truck, replacement.
He said the current truck is back at the fire department, but still out of service indefinitely. Around $200,000 is needed for repair costs.
He said the city’s fire insurance rates may go up without the ladder truck in service, and adequate fire protection is not available without the truck.
The committee recommends the city notify the State about the problem through the proper means about the situation.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Consider was the tabled AE2S Stormwater Utility Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $28,000, to the contract dated July 29, 2016.
Shawn Gaddy provided information, including progress on a test run, of the software, data base including the storm water utility billings. The first billing will be sent in November, on the October service.
The $28,000 stems from additional software.
Mayor Heinrich said he would not vote for the amendment if there are more coming with additional dollars. Gaddy said he feels this is the final amendment. The final invoice is expected in December.
The committee recommends accepting the amendment, with the understanding this is the final change order.
Considered was a request from Stutsman County Fair Association to place a sign on city right-of-way near 4th Ave NW/5th Street NW.
City Engineer, Travis Dillman says, the sign will be placed near the tennis courts, on Parks and Recreation Department property, with all parties making sure the sign is not on the DOT right of way.
City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore said signs are not allow on either city of DOT right of way.
No committee action was necessary.
INFORMATIONAL:
Travis Dillman said on Thursday Morning the Release from pipestem Dam was increased by another 100 cfs, at 8:30-a.m., and another 100 cfs increase on Friday and another 100 cfs increase on Saturday, for a combined release of 2400. He said the present flood mitigation measures should be adequate to hold the combined 2400 cfs release.
He said when winter freeze up occurs, the releases will be decreased, based on the ice formation on the reservoirs.
A public input meeting on the Downtown Road Diet Project is scheduled November 7, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at City Hall.
Recycling collection update. …Ralph Friebel of Recycle North Dakota said the participation rate for recycling in Jamestown is between 63 and 72-percent with the highest participation rate in Northeast Jamestown at 78-percent.
Garbage collection update. The baler is not operational pending parts, scheduled to be back on line by mid afternoon, on Friday.
It has been out of operation for two weeks.
An item on Tuesday’s Building Planning and Zoning Committee agenda was discussed, concerning an unsafe structure at 1809 7th Avenue Southwest.
The owner has been notified to have the building repaired of demolished by November first this year.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 Followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Thursday evening at City Hall, at 5-p.m. All members were present.
Discussion was held on the request from Eagle Flats Apartments LLC for a tax abatement under NDCC Section 40-57.1 for a period of 15 years for the development of a low to moderate income based 1,2 and 3 bedroom unit building with green space, playground and parking in Downtown Jamestown. (The space currently occupied by the former Eagles Club.)
The negotiating committee consisting of the city county , school district met earlier this week, and approved a 2.5 percent yearly increase in the $35,000, payment in lieu of taxes, per year for 15 years rather than the normal property taxes estimated at almost $80,000 per year. The City Council, Thursday unanimously approved the motion to accept the increase.
Also considered was the request from Commonwealth Company (Eagle Flats Apartments LLC) requesting the preliminary approval to lease 20 city owned parking spaces for one dollar annually for the Eagle Flats, LLC Project. All members were present.
The request was tabled indefinitely, pending the developer receiving additional information
The city meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Notice is hereby given that the Stutsman County Park Board will receive sealed proposals for the concession contract for the campground previously known as Pelican Point Landing. The contract will begin for the 2020 recreation season with a negotiable term length. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 3:00 p.m. on November 22, 2019. For more information view the full contract and Request for Proposal documents below.
Request For Proposal
Contract
Proposal Form
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center is offering a Fiber Weaving Class with Sue Balcom on November 9th from 12:00 – 3:30.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the class teaches how to wrap a small loom; some vernacular and how to go about deciding on equipment and your very own loom. Everyone will have a chance to weave and the scarf will be given away to a lucky winner at the end of the evening. PLEASE do not purchase a loom until you speak to the instructor. If you already have a loom, please bring it to class with some yarn to add to our scarf project (optional). This class is ideal of beginning weavers, and hopes to set participants on a broader weaving journey. $40 / $35 for members.
Sue Balcom is a well-known name around North Dakota and beyond for her fiber arts (but, it doesn’t stop there). She is the owner of the Root Sellers Farm, is a blogger, author of four books, farmer’s marketer, fabric artist, self-described bread head. She is also a frequent guest on Prairie Public Radio’s “Main Street” to talk about community, family, and culinary traditions of North Dakota.
Other activities include:
CREATIVE WRITING: November 4 – 22 with Bill Kennedy
THE WORLD OF WILLY WONKA: November 25 – December 6 with Mindi Schmitz
STOP MOTION ANIMATION: December 9 – 20 with Linda Roesch
PHOTOGRAPHY: January 6 – 17 with Happy Mermaid!
The Arts Center also reports that Two Rivers Performing Arts School is hosting a vocal seminar with master voice instructor, Soprano Carol Eikum who has had a solo performing career focused on concert, oratorio and recital literature with numerous musical organizations, colleges, universities, and churches in the Upper Midwest and other regions of the United States and Europe.
Carol is a respected voice clinician, pedagogue and vocal consultan. Her voice students regularly win top awards in vocal competitions and have continued on to graduate study and successful performing and teaching careers.
The Arts Center has a need of teaching artists, looking for artists to exhibit, teach and be involved. There are several options for artists who are willing to teach on a contractual basis.
Contact the Jamestown Arts Center for more information at 701-251-2496.
Bismarck (CSi) – Seat belts save lives and are the single most effective way to prevent injury and death in a motor vehicle crash.
Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols from November 1 through December 12 for the Click It or Ticket campaign enforcing the state seat belt law.
Preliminary data in 2019 indicates of the fatalities that have been seat belt eligible, 52% were not wearing it.
All vehicle occupants should take personal responsibility when traveling and always buckle up. Every trip. Every time.
Valley City Police Chief, Phil Hatcher says, “The first thing you should do when you get in a vehicle is put on your seat belt. It’s about taking personal responsibility when you travel and making sure you’re buckled up for the ones you love.”
This campaign is part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.
Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The former treasurer of a Bismarck charity focused on helping children is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization.
Fifty-one-year-old Kathryn Artlip was charged Thursday with stealing $10,000 from Bisman Stiletto over three years. The felony theft charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison if convicted.
The Bismarck Tribune reports police say a third-party accountant conducted an audit and found unauthorized cash withdrawals. Detective Lane Masters says Artlip has admitting making the withdrawals.
Bisman Stiletto has organized coat and shoe drives for area children, among other things.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum has announced his plans to seek reelection in 2020.
In a video announcement posted on YouTube Thursday, Burgum highlights accomplishments since he and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford took office three years ago.
Burgum says they are “reinventing government with modern business efficiencies” and have “turned a budget shortfall into a budget surplus and cut government spending without raising taxes.”
The 63-year-old Republican says North Dakota is headed in the right direction with increased employment and higher wages. Burgum defeated Democrat Marvin Nelson and Libertarian Marty Riske in the November 2016 gubernatorial election.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The quest to find the next president at the University of North Dakota is down to six candidates.
Members of the search committee met behind closed doors Thursday to talk about possible replacements for Mark Kennedy, the onetime Republican congressman from Minnesota who was named president at the University of Colorado.
University system officials say the names of the presential hopefuls who accept invitations to participate in on-campus interviews will likely be released next week. The interviews are scheduled to take place in November, when candidates will meet with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
The search committee interviewed a dozen people for the six spots. About 60 candidates applied for the job.
Joshua Wynne has been the university’s interim president since June.
In sports…
Thursday High School Volleyball…
Fargo Davies def. Valley City, 25-17, 21-25, 27-25, 25-15
Bismarck Century def. Bismarck High, 23-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-20
Des Lacs-Burlington def. Towner-Granville-Upham, 25-11, 25-12, 25-11
Fargo Shanley def. Fargo North, 28-26, 17-25, 25-19, 25-16
Fargo South def. Devils Lake, 25-18, 25-15, 25-22
Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Larimore, 25-12, 25-16, 22-25, 25-20
Grand Forks Red River def. Wahpeton, 25-15, 25-7, 25-14
May Port CG def. Hatton-Northwood, 25-5, 25-18, 25-21
Medina-Pingree-Buchanan def. Midkota, 25-15, 25-18, 25-17
New Rockford-Sheyenne def. Rolette-Wolford, 25-15, 25-13, 25-21
Newburg-Westhope def. South Prairie, 25-21, 25-17, 25-21
Oak Grove Lutheran def. Enderlin, 27-25, 25-21, 25-22
Oakes def. Napoleon, 25-13, 25-5, 25-17
Richland def. Northern Cass, 25-17, 25-22, 15-25, 25-14
Rugby def. Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, 25-20, 25-14, 25-19
Sheyenne def. Grand Forks Central, 25-16, 25-21, 25-16
Shiloh Christian def. Strasburg-Zeeland, 25-19, 25-20, 25-23
Thompson def. Griggs County Central, 25-11, 25-11, 25-13
Thursday…
Viking Women Basketball
At VCSU…
VCSU The Valley City State women’s basketball team fell in their season opener 61-45 to Minot State University on Thursday night. It was an exhibition match for Valley City State and will not count towards their overall record.
The Vikings held an 11-10 lead after the first quarter including going 4-4 on free throws. Mackenzie Huber‘s basket with 4:56 left in the second quarter tied the game at 19-19, but Minot State closed the first half with an 8-0 run – taking a 27-19 lead into halftime.
The third quarter was evenly matched as Minot State narrowly outscored Valley City State 13-11, making it 40-30 in favor of the Beavers going into the fourth quarter.
Valley City State would go on a 15-8 run in the fourth quarter. Freshman Adriana Torres scored five points in the Viking run, capping it with a 3-pointer to cut the Beaver lead to 48-45. From there, it was all Minot State as the Vikings fell in their season opener, 61-45.
Maara Nelson led the Vikings with 12 points and Emily Schafer added nine. Mackenzie Huber and Alexis Bentz each tallied six rebounds and two steals for Valley City State.
The Beavers were led by Mariah Payne who went 12-16 and scored a team-high 29 points including five 3’s. Reagan Sanchez tallied three steals for Minot State.
The Vikings shot 30 percent from the field (16-53), 26 percent on 3’s (7-27), and 75 percent from the free throw line (6-8). The Beavers shot 48 percent (25-60) from the field, 35 percent (6-17) on 3’s, and 83 percent on three throws (5-6). The Vikings had 23 turnovers to the Beavers’ 14 and gave up 28 points off of turnovers in the game.
UP NEXT: The Vikings travel to South Dakota next week for two weekday matches. Valley City State faces Mount Marty College on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. in Watertown, S.D. The Vikings then play at No. 3 Dakota Wesleyan on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m.
Viking Men’s Basketball
VALLEY CITY – (VCSU) Five Vikings scored in double figures Thursday night as the Valley City State men’s basketball team picked up a big exhibition win in its home opener, downing NCAA Division II school Minot State University by a score of 88-80.
The Vikings outscored the Beavers 47-36 in the second half, shooting 65 percent over the final 20 minutes en route to the victory. Jalen Addison paced the Vikings with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting. Kevin Schramm and Hunter Sand each poured in 17 points, while Connor Entzi finished with 13 and Logan Nelson added 10.
The game was an exhibition contest for both teams and does not count towards their overall records.
Both teams blistered the nets in the first half, combined to shoot 59 percent as Minot State took a 44-41 lead into the locker room. The teams went back and forth to start the second half until Addison drained a 3-pointer with 13:39 left, putting the Vikings ahead for good at 59-57. Addison’s 3-pointer sparked a 10-1 Viking run which opened up a 66-58 lead.
Minot State would claw back to within two points at 69-67 but could get not closer. The Vikings scored the next seven points on a basket by Hunter Sand and five straight points from Addison for a 76-67 lead. VCSU iced the 88-80 victory with five free throws in the final minute.
Valley City State shot 63 percent overall (32-51), 50 percent from 3-point range (8-16) and 64 percent at the line (16-25). Sand knocked down three 3-pointers while Schramm and Addison each made two 3’s. The Vikings totaled 11 steals – including five by Addison – which helped lead to 14 fast break points.
VCSU’s five starters all scored in double figures. Chris Thompson added eight points off the bench.
The Vikings finished with 14 assists and just 13 turnovers. Minot State had 14 assists and 17 turnovers. The Beavers shot 48 percent from the field (28-58), 36 percent on 3’s (12-33) and 63 percent at the line (12-19).
Minot’s Kyle Beisch made five 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 20 points. Max Cody added 14 points and five assists.
Up next: Valley City State (0-2) travels to rival University of Jamestown for a non-conference game Monday night at 7 p.m.
UJ Women’s, Men’s Soccer…
Women…
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (uj.edu) Three goals in a span of 11 minutes in the first half gave the University of Jamestown women’s soccer team all the offense they would need in a 3-0 victory over Dordt (Iowa) University Thursday afternoon.
The win improves the Jimmies’ overall record to 9-6 and 7-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Dordt is now 10-5-1 overall and 7-2-1 in the GPAC. UJ is currently in third place in the league standings and in line to host one of four postseason quarterfinal matchups.
Kamryn Fiscus (FR/Yakima, Wash.) opened the scoring in the third minute with her fourth goal of the season.
Nicole Morrison (SR/Idaho Falls, Idaho)’s career-high tying third goal of the season made it 2-0 in favor of Jamestown in the 11th minute. Haley Dyer (FR/Honolulu, Hawaii) was credited with the assist.
In the 14th minute, Ryley Bedard (SO/Long Beach, Calif.) was fouled inside the box and the Jimmies were awarded a penalty kick. Bedard took the shot and put the ball past the Dordt goalkeeper’s right side for a 3-0 lead. It was the first collegiate goal for Bedard.
Shots were 5-2 in favor of Jamestown in the first half, with the Jimmies also holding a 5-1 edge in shots on goal.
The second half saw Dordt with twice as many shooting opportunities, as the Defenders registered four shots in all, two on target. Jamestown was kept off the scoreboard in the final 45 minutes despite seven shots, five on target.
UJ is in Seward, Neb., on Saturday for a 1 p.m. match against Concordia (Neb.) University.
Men…
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (uj.edu)– Alex Hamer (SO/Birmingham, England) made four saves in helping the University of Jamestown men’s soccer team draw 0-0 with Dordt University Thursday afternoon.
Jamestown (6-7-1 overall, 3-4-1 Great Plains Athletic Conference) is on the road in Seward, Neb., Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. match.
The Jimmies had an 8-7 advantage in shots during the first half as well as a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. Both teams registered a pair of shots on target.
Dordt goalkeeper Seth Lewison saved shots by Karl Gatiramu (FR/Nairobi, Kenya) in the eighth and 13th minutes. Hamer’s first-half saves came in the sixth and 41st minutes.
Once again UJ had the shot advantage in the second half, 10-7. The Jimmies put four shots on target to Dordt’s three.
Aaron Pike (SO/Milton Keynes, England) had a pair of shots denied by Lewison in the 86th and 87th minutes.
Neither team put a shot on target in the first overtime, but Jamestown was down to ten players after Eric Fairtlough (JR/Varese, Italy) was shown a red card in the 92nd minute.
Gatiramu, Pike, and Diego Valle (SO/Yucaipa, Calif.) all had shots on goal in the second overtime. Hamer made his final save in the 119th minute. Lewison finished with nine saves for Dordt.
Jamestown (uj.ed) The University of Jamestown Jimmie Janes, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Medical Center, are hosting a Pink-Out during the Jimmie Hockey game on October 25. The Jimmies will battle Waldorf University at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Arena.
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to show the importance of attending breast cancer screenings so it can be detected and treated early,” explained UJ goalie Tyson Brouwer, who donated his helmet to help raise funds for the cause. “I think the Jimmie Janes and JRMC did a great job with this whole event. The hockey team is honored to be able to play for such a great cause and raise money for breast cancer.”
During the game, the Jimmie Janes will be fundraising for JRMC Cancer Center by selling shirts and raffle tickets. Tickets prices are: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 5 for $20. Raffle prizes include:
- Custom-painted UJ hockey helmet, worn by goalie Tyson Brouwer during the month of October 2019
- UJ Hockey team-autographed jersey
- Custom cornhole board, courtesy of Jamestown Regional Medical Center
- Five tie blankets
- Jimmie Prize Pack
- Plantation Coffee Gift Cards
“The students at the University of Jamestown are inspiring and very thoughtful about being part of our community and showing support for women’s health,” said Lisa Jackson, Foundation Director at JRMC Foundation. “JRMC is grateful to the Jimmie Janes and the hockey team for not only creating awareness about early detection but action. They deserve a lot of credit for being difference makers.”
Attendees are asked to join the hockey team in wearing pink to the game. Free hot chocolate with pink marshmallows will be given out to the first 50 fans. Admission to the game is free for those 12 and under, $4 for seniors aged 60+, and $8 for attendees 13 and older.
The Pink-Out hockey game is part of a larger campaign hosted by the Jimmie Janes called “Fight Like A Jimmie.” “The ‘Fight Like A Jimmie’ campaign is a chance for our Jimmie Janes to support and lift each other up by promoting women’s health,” said Aime Aesoph, Jimmie Janes advisor. “We are women supporting women, and I am so proud that we are bringing attention to women’s health one step at a time.”
During this campaign, which takes place in the month of October for Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Jimmie Janes have been raising funds and spreading awareness in support of JRMC’s cancer center – which included promoting mammograms as part of JRMC’s No Excuses program.
“The Pink-Out is a chance to celebrate those women that have fought a courageous battle,” Aesoph continued. “We are elated to be a community partner with Jamestown Regional Medical Center so that we can support having important cancer services in our area for women.”
In addition to the Pink-Out, Director of the Booster Club, Jim Klemann, is collaborating with Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota. Area Wish Children have been invited to the game, and will have a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet the UJ Hockey Team, as well as other special surprises.
NFL..
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Kirk Cousins was able to get a victory against the team that let him go in the summer of 2018.
Cousins was 23 of 26 for 285 yards without a turnover as the Minnesota Vikings knocked off Washington, 19-9 to improve to 6-2. Cousins did some of his best work getting the ball to Dalvin Cook, who had 171 total yards and the game’s lone touchdown. Cook rushed 23 times for 98 yards and caught five passes for 73 yards in the Vikings’ fourth straight win.
Quarterback Case Keenum had his return to Minnesota spoiled by a concussion that kept him out of the second half. Keenum also lost a fumble on a first-quarter sack.
Rookie Dwayne Haskins threw an interception deep in Minnesota territory when Washington trailed by only seven points.
Before the game hundreds of protesters chanting “We are not your mascot” marched in Minneapolis against the Redskins’ team name. The protesters called the name racist and degrading to American Indians.
NFL NEWS
Jags’ Dareus needs surgery…Cowboys get DL from Pats
UNDATED (AP) _ Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus needs surgery to repair a core muscle injury and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
The 330-pound Dareus had 13 tackles in six games this season. The Jaguars acquired the former Alabama standout two years ago in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.
Elsewhere in the NFL:
_ A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Cowboys acquired defensive lineman Michael Bennett from the Patriots for a conditional late-round draft pick in 2021. Bennett had just returned to the Patriots after serving a one-game suspension for what he said was a “philosophical disagreement” with defensive line coach Bret Bielema (BEE’-leh-mah).
_ The Lions have signed safety Marcus Gilchrist to fill a roster spot created when Detroit dealt starting safety Quandre Diggs to Seattle. Gilchrist started every game last season for the Raiders.
NBA..
UNDATED (AP) _ The Houston Rockets’ revamped starting backcourt delivered 34 points, 23 rebounds and 21 assists, but it wasn’t enough to win their season opener.
The Milwaukee Bucks posted a 117-111 win over the Rockets as Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) contributed 30 points before fouling out. The NBA’s reigning MVP left the game for good with five minutes left and the Bucks ahead by six. Brook Lopez helped Milwaukee keep the lead by hitting two free throws and a jumper in a 25-second span near the end of the game.
Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists in his first game since being acquired by the Rockets from the Thunder for Chris Paul. Backcourt mate James Harden added 19 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds but was just 2 of 13 from the field and 1 of 8 on 3s.
Also on NBA hardwood:
_ Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard spoiled the Warriors’ first game at Chase Center just as he did their farewell at Oracle Arena four months ago, scoring 21 points in three quarters of the Clippers’ 141-122 victory. The reigning NBA Finals MVP shot 9-for-17 and also dished out nine assists in his second game with L.A. after leading the Raptors to their first title last season. Stephen Curry scored 23 points and D’Angelo Russell added 20 in his Golden State debut.
_ Trae Young poured in 38 points and had nine assists as the Hawks downed the Pistons, 117-100. Young converted a four-point play with 3:43 left in the second quarter to give him 26 points, his career high for a single half. Vince Carter checked in for Atlanta with 6:52 left in the first quarter to become the first player to see action in 22 NBA seasons.
NBA NEWS
Kings’ Bagley sidelined
UNDATED _ Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will miss four to six weeks after injuring his thumb in their season-opening loss at Phoenix on Wednesday.
The Kings says an MRI showed Bagley has a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb, leaving the team without a player who averaged 14.9 points and 7.6 rebounds as a rookie last season. Bagley had 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Kings’ 124-95 loss to the Suns.
In other NBA-related news:
_ Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended for 25 games without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. The first player taken in last year’s draft tested positive for a diuretic. Ayton averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds as a rookie last season and delivered 18 points and 11 boards in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.
_ A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavaliers and starting forward Cedi Osman have agreed to a four-year, $30.8 million contract extension. Osman averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-SCHEDULE-SMU/HOUSTON
Mustangs still perfect
HOUSTON (AP) _ SMU has continued its perfect start to the season by defeating a state rival.
The 16th-ranked Mustangs are 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the American Athletic Conference after Shane Buechele (boo-SHEHL’) and Xavier Jones led their offense in a 34-31 victory at Houston. Buechele was 20 of 38 for 203 yards and two TDs, with James Proche catching seven passes for 83 yards and a score. Jones ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns, including a 62-yard scoring burst in the second quarter.
Clayton Tune finished 18 of 35 for a career-high 407 yards and two touchdowns for the 3-5 Cougars, who actually outgained SMU 510 yards to 385.
NHL..
UNDATED (AP) _ The Predators were 4-0 winners over the Wild behind Pekka Rinne (PEH’-kuh REE’-nay), who turned back 26 shots in his first shutout of the season and 56th of his career. Colton Sissons had a goal and an assist to support Rinne, who is 6-0-1 this season. Miikka Salomaki (sah-loh-MAH’-kee), Calle Jarnkrok (YAHRN’-krahk) and Craig Smith also lit the lamp for Nashville
The New York Rangers have ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the NHL’s top team.
Ryan Strome (strohm) scored his first two goals this season and Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves as the Rangers thumped the Sabres, 6-2. New York built a 3-0 lead on goals by Artemi Panarin (ahr-THE’-mee pah-NAH’-rihn), Brett Howden and Strome in the first period.
Tony DeAngelo scored for the third time in two games, and Chris Kreider notched his first of the season.
Carter Hutton just 18 of 24 shots as Buffalo dropped to 8-2-2.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
_ Leon Draisaitl (DRY’-sy-tul) scored two goals, including the game-winner as the Oilers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to end the Capitals’ four-game winning streak, 4-3 in overtime. The Oilers got a 3-on-1 in extra time and Connor McDavid set up Draisaitl for a goal 1:18 in, giving Edmonton a 5-0 record at home this season. Draisaitl added an assist in regulation and McDavid had a goal and two assists in the Oilers’ first win in three games.
_ Brayden Schenn (shehn) scored twice and the Blues went 3-for-4 on the power play in a 5-2 victory against the Kings. Los Angeles enjoyed a 2-1 lead until Alex Pietrangelo and Robert Thomas scored goals in a 1:40 span midway through the second period. Jaden Schwartz and Colton Parayko set up two goals apiece and Jordan Binnington made 33 saves as St. Louis made it two straight since following an 0-2-2 stretch.
_ Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist as the Islanders doubled up the Coyotes, 4-2. The Islanders won their fifth in a row and became the first team to score more than two regulation goals against Arizona this season. Derrick Brassard and Anders Lee also scored against Darcy Kuemper (KEHM’-pur), Scott Mayfield added an 180-foot empty-netter and Brock Nelson had two assists.
_ The Sharks also earned a 4-2 win at Montreal as Evander Kane scored two power-play goals and Tomas Hertl had three assists. Aaron Dell turned back 35 shots and helped San Jose kill off the Canadiens’ three power plays. The Sharks ended a two-game skid and beat the Canadiens for the ninth straight time.
_ Matthew Tkachuk (kah-CHUHK’) scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout as the Flames topped the Panthers, 6-5. Austin Czarnik (ZAHR’-nihk), Mark Giordano and Sam Bennett scored in regulation for Calgary, which blew three leads before prevailing. Barkov had four assists for Florida, which is 3-0-4 in its last seven contests.
_ The Blue Jackets erased a 3-1, first-period deficit before knocking off the Hurricanes, 4-3 on Cam Atkinson’s goal 3:28 into overtime. Ryan Murray and Sonny Milano scored 4 ½ apart late in the second period to tie the game before Atkinson allowed Columbus to improve to 4-0-2 in its last six games. Carolina is 1-4 since opening the season with five consecutive wins.
_ Kevin Hayes finally scored his first goal of the season and James van Riemsdyk (REEMZ’-dyk) added a goal and an assist as the Flyers beat the Blackhawks for the second time this season, 4-1. It looked as if Hayes got the first goal of the game 6:09 into the first, but the Blackhawks challenged the play and it was waived off because Hayes was offsides. The Flyers lost another goal in the third because of an offsides challenge.
_ Denis Gurianov ended his 26-game goal drought by scoring twice in the first period of the Stars’ 2-1 triumph over the Ducks. Ben Bishop made 29 saves and was perfect after Max Comtois (KAHM’-twah) notched a power-play goal 4 ½ minutes into the second period. Dallas has won three straight, while Anaheim has dropped three in a row.
MLB NEWS
Cubs pick Ross, Phils get Girardi
UNDATED (AP) _ David Ross was one of the most popular players at Wrigley Field while helping the Chicago Cubs end a 108-year World Series title drought. He’s stepping back into the dugout again, this time as manager.
The Cubs have hired the former catcher to replace Joe Maddon, who left the team after missing the playoffs for the first time in five seasons since being named manager of the franchise. Ross was a revered leader on the 2016 squad that won the World Series and spent the last three seasons in the team’s front office.
Ross was a .229 hitter over his 15 major league seasons, but he came through with a big home run in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series against the Indians.
The Phillies also landed a former catcher as their manager and plan to introduce Joe Girardi at a news conference on Monday. Girardi replaces Gabe Kapler, who was fired after his injury-depleted team went 81-81 despite significant offseason additions, including the arrivals of Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto (ree-al-MOO’-toh).
Girardi completed a 10-year run as manager of the Yankees in 2017. He led New York to the 2009 World Series title and was 910-710 as the Yankees’ skipper.
Girardi owns a .554 winning percentage, including a 78-84 mark in his lone season with the Marlins.
In other MLB news:
_ A person with knowledge of the decision says the Padres have hired Rangers coach Jayce Tingler as their manager. Tingler replaces Andy Green, who was blamed for the Padres’ second-half collapse this year. He has no previous major league manager experience and takes over a franchise that hasn’t made the postseason since 2006.
_ President Donald Trump says he is planning to attend the World Series on Sunday if it goes to a fifth game. The Washington Nationals lead the series against the Houston Astros 2-0 and could conceivable win it before it gets to Sunday’s game. The Nats host the next three games and can wrap it up by Saturday if they manage to sweep the team that posted the best record during the regular season.
_ Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will have Tommy John surgery for a partially torn ligament in his throwing elbow and is expected to miss the start of next season. Hicks missed time this season after injuring his right elbow Aug. 3, but he returned during the American League Champions Series and hit .154 with a .353 on-base percentage, one homer and three RBIs. His projected recovery time is 8-10 months.
_ The Astros have dismissed assistant general manager Brandon Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following the team’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees last Saturday. The team issued a statement saying Taubman’s conduct didn’t reflect the organization’s values, adding that the firing is the most appropriate course of action. The Astros initially denied Taubman’s comments chronicled in a Sports Illustrated report were directed at the female reporters, but they say they learned otherwise following an investigation and have since apologized to SI and its reporter.
RUNNER DISQUALIFIED-JIJAB
Runner disqualified because she didn’t have waiver for hijab
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The association that oversees high school sports in Ohio is looking at changing its rules after a high school runner was disqualified from a cross country meet because she didn’t have a waiver allowing her to wear a hijab.
Sixteen-year-old Noor Abukaram says she felt humiliated after being disqualified last weekend.
The girl says she’s not upset with her coach, only the rule.
TRUMP PENSKE
Penske receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Roger Penske has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony on Thursday.
The businessman built a car dealership into the Penske Corp. and began Roger Penske Racing in 1966. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have scored hundreds of racing victories over the years, including 18 Indianapolis 500 wins.
In world and national news..
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter says. It’s a move that is likely to raise concerns that President Donald Trump and his allies may be using the powers of the government to go after their opponents.
The revelation comes as Trump is already facing scrutiny about a potential abuse of power, including a House impeachment inquiry examining whether he withheld military aid in order to pressure the president of Ukraine to launch an investigation of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
The person who confirmed the criminal investigation Thursday was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Punishing Santa Ana winds that pushed fires into Los Angeles-area neighborhoods, burning six homes, are expected to last through Friday.
The wind-whipped blazes broke out Thursday in the Santa Clarita area. One remains uncontained. As many as 50,000 people are under evacuation orders.
In Northern California, a fire near the wine country town of Geyserville has burned 49 buildings.
Pacific Gas & Electric had cut power to hundreds of thousands of people in the region as a fire safety measure but said it had not deenergized a transmission line that had a problem about the time the fire started.
However, authorities have not determined causes of any of the fires.
Most of those power outages ended late Thursday but PG&E warned they might resume Saturday when fierce winds are expected to return and boost fire danger.
BEIJING (AP) — The discovery in England of the bodies of 39 people believed to be from China lays bare some crucial but sometimes overlooked facts about China’s development as a rising global power that has elevated hundreds of millions of its citizens to the middle classes.
Much of China remains relatively poor, and economic growth has created vast disparities that fuel the desire among many to seek a better life abroad.
Most Chinese migrants come from the country’s southeast, specifically a handful of counties in the coastal province of Fujian that have a long history of sending people abroad to work in restaurants, factories and agriculture.
While an aging population and higher technology industries boost demand for workers, those without skills often find themselves shut out of the labor market.
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU ambassadors have agreed on the principle of granting Britain’s request for another extension to the Brexit deadline but have yet to decide on the length of the new delay.
Speaking Friday after EU ambassadors met with the EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier, European Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said ambassadors “have agreed to the principle of an extension” and their work will “continue in the coming days.”
Britain is scheduled to leave the 28-nation bloc on Oct. 31 but has asked for a three-month extension to that deadline.
A European diplomat, speaking anonymously because discussions are ongoing, said EU ambassadors will meet again on Monday to discuss the length of the Brexit extension.
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